You Can't Be Afraid of the Windby Mark, Staff Writer • September 26th
"On this site, a powerful engine will be built. An engine that will someday help us to travel a hundred times faster than we can today. Imagine it - thousands of inhabited planets at our fingertips... and we'll be able to explore those strange new worlds, and seek out new life and new civilizations. This engine will let us go boldly... where no man has gone before."

Evasive Maneuversby Matthew Zinno, A Compartment of Tribbles • September 24th
A new Tongo power joins Tribbles: Evade

Mutual Annihilationby Matt Kirk, Star Trek 50: Second Edition Design Team • September 23rd
A new commander for the U.S.S. Defiant takes her to the limit for the 50th anniversary.

Cards of Two Worldsby Ross Fertel, Not Insignificant Writer • September 6th
Find out about what the star Power in Hard Time can bring to your decks and how their versatility makes them even more useful.

Every Day I’m Smugglin’by Jeremy Benedict, Design Intern • September 5th
Take a look at what just snuck into the system.

August 2016

Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?by Ross Fertel, Relative Writer • August 30th
Learn about how something familiar gets to shine in the sun in the latest Second Edition Expansion and get tips on earning a particular achievement.

April 2016

A Long Time Comingby Daniel “Danny” Giddings, Design Intern • April 21st
De-cluttering the Holomatrix on Athos IV

A Tale of Three Facesby Charlie Plaine, Face of the Enemy Designer • November 1st
A lot can change during an expansion's design cycle. Find out how three cards went from the top of the cut list to becoming some of the design team's favorite cards.

The Intendant's Quartersby Mr. Matthew, Terran Slave 6918-Phi • September 17th
A look at the new site card from the very man who has to keep it tidy.

Saying Goodbye to an Old Friendby Charlie Plaine, Crossover Lead Designer • September 16th
Crossover marks the end of an era as we officially say goodbye to the Star Trek: Customizable Card Game property logo.

Who Wants a Space-brazilian?by Niall Matthew, Matching the Carpet with the Curtains • September 14th
Join the Sexecutioner on a fashionable journey to the Mirror Quadrant as he explores the skill of Barbering

Top Gunby Paddy Tye; Guest Writer, UK Ambassador, and Warden of the North • September 12th
What to plan for when entering the danger zone.

That Name Sounds Familiarby Ross Fertel, Renaissance Man • September 9th
What is in a name? Does one's name define who they are or is it who you are that decides your name?

April 2015

Dominating Tacticsby Nicholas Yankovec, Second Edition Brand Manager • April 1st
The Dominion are becoming a force to be reckoned with...

February 2015

Becoming One With the Borg: Three of Nineby Niall Matthew, Speaking for the Borg • February 24th
Niall returns with the long awaited third part to his article series. This one looks at the Borg play engines.

January 2015

Probe Alpha Quadrant Systemby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • January 18th
While developing The Gamma Quadrant, a need for a universal mission provided a unique opportunity to make a card often requested by players.

Conversions: An Analysis: Serrolaby James Cream, Staff Writer • January 14th
Is it possible that Nathan Miracle is a Psychic? I say we report it to the Devore Imperium, just to be sure.

Varon-T Disruptorby John Corbett, Second Edition Card Designer • November 16th
The next card in the 20th Anniversary set is Varon-T Disruptor. It's designer, John Corbett, drops in to give us an inside look.

How Do You Solve a Problem Like Fajo?by Charlie Plaine & Chris Lobban, 20th Anniversary Collection Designers • November 15th
We knew we needed to do something unusual to represent the Fajo Collection... find out just how far down the rabbit hole we went!

Reuniting the Band: Valjeanby Nathan Miracle, Second Edition Designer • November 12th
What key card was missing from Second Edition's second set? Join Nathan as we discuss a character who was always there but often overlooked.

Frederick La Rouqueby Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer • November 11th
The Alternate Universe set brings us a gambler from the 1890s.

Design Diary - Premiereby Chris Lobban, Assistant Designer • November 10th
Our first look at the 20th Anniversary Collection for 1E starts back where it all started... Premiere.

September 2014

Harry Kim (Diligent Ensign)by Charlie Plaine, Balance of Terror Lead Designer • September 9th
If you're willing to use four space missions, the new Harry Kim can keep your Voyager deck in the game with his ability.

March 2014

February 2014

Are You Compatible?by Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer • February 27th
What does it mean to be compatible in First Edition? With personnel, with ships ... and with a Nor.

December 2013

There's No Time Like The Futureby Amber Van Breemen, Guest Writer • December 4th
Remember when there were Top 5 Articles for each of the Second Edition affiliations / factions? No? Well it was a long time ago. So long ago that you might need a timeship to revisit them.

Emissary: Explorersby Charlie Plaine, Emissary Lead Designer • December 3rd
Catch some of the solar winds and recreate a legendary journey with some of the new cards in Emissary.

November 2013

Emissary: If You're Feeling Peckishby Mark, Freelance Writer • November 28th
On this Turkey Day, we bring you an alternative venue for your big meal, and we supply someone to do the cooking for you!

April 2013

A Deadly Game of Cat and Mouseby Jason Drake, First Edition Card Designer • April 22nd
Join The Sky's the Limit Assistant Designer Jason Drake as he describes the experience of designing a powerful and wholly novel dilemma.

Conversions: An Analysis - Bloody Cardies!by James Cream, Staff Writer • April 8th
In this week's installment of the Conversions Analysis series, we will look at the converted Cardassian cards from prior expansions as well as one for the brand new expansion.

March 2013

Becoming One With The Borg: Two of Nineby Niall Matthew, Guest Writer • March 21st
The second in an article series detailing all one needs to know to play The Borg affiliation in First Edition. This time, the focus is on the key decisions made in the seed phase.

February 2013

Becoming One with the Borg - One of Nineby Niall Matthew, Guest Writer • February 28th
The first in an article series detailing all one needs to know to play the fourth playable First Edition affiliation.

Matter of Time: Bringing Sexy Backby Mark Morris, Assistant Designer • February 13th
A brief look into the design process of a brand new Cardassian personnel who happens to be a bit nostalgic for a long forgotten Energize event.

Matter of Time: It's all Relativeby Charlie Plaine, Matter of Time Lead Designer • February 6th
Turn everything you know about Federation decks on its head, and explore the time-spanning potential of the U.S.S. Relativity.

New Designer's Log: Reflections 2.Breenby Kevin Jaeger, Staff Writer • June 12th
After getting tapped by the esteemed Chairman to work on the new set, Lineage, Richard New and I were assigned the job of making the Ferengi and Dominion better. This is the story about the latter.

A Tale of Two No-Onesby Patrick Tye, Guest Writer; with input from Creative Development • November 22nd
The story behind the Creative team process for two universal personnel in the Resistance is Futile expansion.

June 2011

April 2011

Prepare for Warp Speed Transfer by Austin Chandler, Staff Writer • April 14th
If you thought a Near Warp Transport could be frightening you haven't seen what a Warp Speed Transfer can do for (or against) your deck.

The Arsenal: Dividedby Austin Chandler, Staff Writer • April 12th
"Divided they fall," and fall they shall. Yet again, the Arsenal of Minos doesn't fail to deliver on its promise to its potential customers.

Son'a Observatoryby Andreas Rheinlander, 2010 First Edition World Champion • April 8th
Find out about 2010 First Edition World Champion Andreas Rheinlander's card, Son'a Observatory, in his own words!

Observe... Greatness!by Jason Robinette, Lead Designer (1E) • April 4th
A look at the super SCIENCE friends, and their amazing ability to do "great" things.

The Many Shades of Grayby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • April 1st
Find out how one of the worst episodes of The Next Generation helped inspire cards that bring old dilemmas out of the binder.

January 2011

"Kirk to Deep Space 9: Beam me up"by Kevin Jaeger, Creative Consultant • January 28th
James T. Kirk in a single headquarters Deep Space 9 deck? Richard Galen? Spock!? Madness! What's next? An Earth personnel that could get you up to 12 counters in free DS9 people for 5 points?...oh...

Extreme Measures: A Stranger In Townby Conno Hendriksen, Make it So Runner Up • January 18th
Find out what card was designed by Conno Hendriksen (a.k.a WeyounsLastClone) as his reward for being a Make it So runner up!

Extreme Measures: Queen to Queen's Level 3by Nathan Miracle, Make it So Runner Up • January 14th
Find out what card was designed by Nathan Miracle (a.k.a GooeyChewie) as his reward for being a Make it So runner up!

October 2010

Dial-Up Your Dilemma Pileby Austin Chandler, Staff Writer • October 22nd
Remember in the 90s when you could dial-up a phone call, but it meant you couldn't connect to the internet to download your mail? Well then, this dilemma might remind you of that... U.S.S. Voyager style.

Strategy: Out of Timeby Tim Davidson, Staff Writer • October 19th
A strategic review of the Straight and Steady card Out of Time and a look back at the other time traveling methods.

August 2010

June 2010

Insidious Dilemmas from the Delta Quadrant in Life From Lifelessnessby Austin Chandler, Staff Writer • June 14th
New dilemmas are exciting for First Edition players in a way that can't be compared with Second Edition. First Edition players have fixed dilemma piles, so we are always looking for a new combo that can hold our opponent back. Well, here are some new dilemmas that can do just that.

Falow, the Chula Championby Austin Chandler, Staff Writer • June 12th
Falow is unique because he happens to be a Gamma Quadrant Non-Aligned personnel. What does that mean? Well it means plenty...

Sela and Romulan 'Reunification'by Austin Chandler, Staff Writer • June 1st
Some things in this world just seem to go together. Peanut butter and jelly. Cookies and milk. Sela and her obsession with the Federation.

March 2010

Cardassia Takes Commandby Kenny Nguyen • March 16th
The Central Command has inspired a resurgence in the popularity of Cardassian decks. Read all about one such deck.

December 2009

Allegiance: A New Captain of the Enterpriseby Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer • December 16th
What would a ship be without a Commander? Find out more about Captain Lorian and the new Starfleet mechanics in Allegiance.

Allegiance: A New Future Enterpriseby Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer • December 14th
In Second Edition, things are different. This time, the Future Enterprise is actually from the past.

Allegiance: Old Faces on the Enterpriseby James Hoskin, Staff Writer • December 9th
Monday's text spoilers showed the new faces on the Enterprise. Now, let's take a look at (well, almost take a look at) two of the old faces from the 1979 film Star Trek: The Motion Picture.

Jolan Tru Article Series: Strategema's Baneby Austin Chandler, Staff Writer • December 8th
This is the beginning of a regular article series about card extras, strategy, and deck design. In this article, we discuss dealing with an opponent's Strategema card.

Allegiance: New Faces on the Enterpriseby James Hoskin, Staff Writer • December 7th
Is there a better way to start the week than with spoilers? This week you'll get to see (well, almost see) the team from the 1979 film Star Trek: The Motion Picture.

November 2009

Allegiance: Reloadingby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • November 24th
Find out how the Equinox personnel get the things they need, and keep the engines burning hot on their quest to get home.

Allegiance: Fuel For the Fireby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • November 23rd
Learn all about the crew of the U.S.S. Equinox and just how far they are willing to go to get home.

Allegiance: Lots of Little Piecesby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • November 20th
Find out some of the history and some of the contents of the upcoming virtual expansion, Allegiance.

Changeling Infiltratorby Kevin Jaeger, Creative Consultant • November 5th
The best person to pose as is someone who can't possibly expose you as a fraud. So let's get back to the good old days of impersonating captives.

The Best Evek Yetby Kevin Jaeger, Creative Consultant • November 3rd
Forget all those other Eveks. This is the one you will play with. I guarantee it. You will consider playing Cardassians in high-level play again because of this Evek. I guarantee that, too.

Benjamin Sisko - Traumatized by the Borgby Austin Chandler, Staff Writer • November 2nd
We all remember the Next Generation episode where Locutus stole our hearts, probably the most evil thing ever done to a Star Trek character. That episode inspired the background for Benjamin Sisko. It's fitting that this persona is in the XV set alongside the persona of Picard just rescued from the collective.

October 2009

I.K.C. Qam-Chee - Fat Chancellor's Sleighby Austin Chandler, Staff Writer • October 30th
Do we really need another Klingon Vor'cha Ship? Some of you might think that we do. I'd feel the same if I was told there was a new Romulan D'deridex coming out. However, this is a Chancellor's Warship and it's totally tricked out.

K'mpec: The Fat Chancellorby Austin Chandler, Staff Writer • October 28th
K'mpec from the Premiere set turned out to be pretty decent to use 'til now. He's a Chancellor, valid for Assign Mission Specialists, and generally a good two-skill personnel. In the XV Set, he gets the full treatment to make him worthy of any Klingon Deck.

Captain Kirk and His True Loveby Austin Chandler, Staff Writer • October 27th
What would Captain Kirk be without the Starship Enterprise? It's like peanut butter without the jelly, or cream cheese without bagels. So how could this article be complete without reviewing both of these new virtual cards?

Kathryn Janeway, Before She Got Lostby Austin Chandler, Staff Writer • October 23rd
Everyone remembers that first episode of Voyager. Now you can relive it again by playing the Captain Janeway based on that episode.

Shinzon: The Picard That Became a Remanby Austin Chandler, Staff Writer • October 22nd
First Edition gets Shinzon as part of The Continuing Committee's XV Set entitled "Chain of Command." This card will change the way you build your Romulan Deck. Amazing what a poor little rejected clone of a Federation Captain was able to do.

Leeta and M'Pellaby Kevin Jaeger, Players' Representative • July 24th
Seduction or Devotion? If you were forced to choose between a woman so devoted she would die at your command or one who could seduce the collar off a priest, who would you choose? Well, you wont have to.

Track Survivorsby Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer • July 15th
Hey, at least it had Bonnie from 'Knight Rider' in it.

Kalenna (Sentry)by James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer • July 8th
After an eleven-week break without writing an article, James Hoskin is back with a spoiler from the new expansion - This Side of Paradise.

Ensnaredby Kevin Jaeger, Player's Representative • January 13th
She probably kidnapped herself. She owes money all over town...to known pornographers...It's all a...fake. Like Lenin said, you look to the person who will benefit..."I am the Walrus" - Shut up, Donny.

Examining First Edition Draw Enginesby Jeremy Commandeur, First Edition Director • January 10th
Equipping your deck with an adequate number of draw engines is one of the hardest things to master for new players. Let's take a look at some of the best draw engines in the game, ranging from the easy, to the obscure and difficult.

Kira Nerys (Lela)by Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer • January 8th
...and here's another one! Will the designers ever run out of ideas for new Kiras?

Favor the Boldby Kevin Jaeger, Player's Representative • January 7th
There's an old saying. Fortune Favors the Bold...well...if you complete a mission more than once, then you should get something for it...and boy can you get a benefit.

December 2008

Quark, Son of Keldarby David Runyon, Staff Writer • December 29th
Quark, linked in holy matri-money? With his blushing bride, Quark Son of Keldar is half of the most powerful married couple in the game.

I Hate Stefan DeSeveby David Runyon, Staff Writer • December 29th
I have always hated Stefan DeSeve. So what is he good for?

Kira, Kira, Kiraby David Runyon, Staff Writer • December 1st
With so many versions of Kira available (this and one other from First Edition, not including The Intendant; and ten backwards-compatible versions in Second Edition, including one virtual card), why should you pick this one?

November 2008

Romulans Gone Rogueby Adam Warpinski, Staff Writer • November 24th
Romulans... they are green and sneaky. But what happens when, like chameleons, they change they color?

Make a Statementby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • November 24thRaise the Stakes is all about big costs and big effects... and sometimes, that means letting your opponent know how far you're willing to go.

The Captivating Ilon Tandroby Stephen Lee, Staff Writer • November 23rd
A captivating personality goes a long way for any dignitary, even a fictional one from the Star Trek universe. Identity Crisis spoiler!

The Power of Purple - Part IIby Jeremy Commandeur, First Edition Director • November 12th
Long before the Vidiians and Hirogen got their spiffy super outposts, there was another...

The Power of Purple - Part Iby Jeremy Commandeur, First Edition Director • November 12th
Overseer Odo rocks. Once upon a time, the Alliance did, too (back when they still had cloaking devices). Take a second look at this week's first Identity Crisis card.

Data and Picard: Android, Captain, Civilians, Spiesby David Runyon, Staff Writer • November 8th
Need a Romulan version of Jadzia Dax? Need a Civilian Android with more than one skill? Need a good reason to wear a burlap robe to a Star Trek convention? Look no further than Data and Picard.

Major Rakal: Empaths in Disguiseby David Runyon, Staff Writer • November 8th
Major Rakal: Not just a surgically-altered-to-look-Romulan half-Betazoid, half-human empath anymore.

September 2008

"Somewhere, a Place for Us"by David Runyon, Staff Writer • September 26th
Every great First Edition deck has to start somewhere, right? Check out this overview of the different ways to get your cards from your deck to the spaceline.

August 2008

Chula: Unfortunate Rollby James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer • August 15th
The sixth Chula dilemma to be released for Second Edition likes things to be odd.

Artificial Wormholeby James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer • August 8th
Anyone with nostalgia for the days of First Edition Wormhole decks can ease their longing with this card.

Klag (Second Officer)by Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer • August 7th
Klag is a survivor, and so are his friends.

Arak'Taral (Suspicious Second)by James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer • August 6th
If you thought that Dominion decks using Remata'Klan to avoid random selections were annoying, just wait until you see Arak'Taral.

Uninvitedby Kevin Jaeger, Staff Writer • August 1st
Sometimes you dislike someone so much that any time they show up, they're an unwanted guest...an uninvited guest...and all you want to do is un-invite them. Problem is, sometimes they have way more power than you...

July 2008

Hindranceby James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer • July 29th
Never has a card been more aptly titled. Hindrance really will be a big hindrance when you have to face it.

Key Dilemmas #4 - Klingon Lawby Chris Lobban, Assistant Designer • July 24th
The Klingons are the focus of the fourth article in this eight-part series, as we look at a new dilemma to enhance an old deck.

Psychiatrists Gone Wildby Kevin Jaeger, Staff Writer • July 23rd
"Yes Captain, we met at that party last night. I was the raven-haired brunette whose skirt you were chasing. I think you're nice but we should schedule an appointment to discuss your mom issues."

The Clown: On His Throneby James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer • July 22nd
Joining the ranks of Bitter Medicine and Guillotine, comes a new Clown dilemma. This time he's just On His Throne. How bad can that be?

Key Dilemmas #3 - Skeptical Superiorby Chris Lobban, Assistant Designer • July 21st
The third article this eight-part series examines one of the more versatile dilemmas in the cycle, and some of the different deck types that you could build around it.

Key Dilemmas #2 - Treachery Running Deepby Chris Lobban, Assistant Designer • July 17th
This second article in the eight-part series examines how a single dilemma can change your entire dilemma deck strategy.

Key Dilemmas #1 - Let Them Worryby Chris Lobban, Assistant Designer • July 14th
The first in an eight-part series examining a new cycle of dilemmas, and how they'll change the way you build your deck.

Husnock Shipby Chris Lobban, Assistant Designer • July 14th
Roughly five times the mass of the Enterprise, and carrying enough armament to pulverize a planet... doesn't sound like the kind of ship you'd want hanging around your missions, deos it?

Top 16 from 15 and 14by Kevin Jaeger, Staff Writer • July 7th
Kevin Jaeger gives a top 16 list of The Undiscovered Country and What You Leave Behind cards he expects to see at Continentals and Worlds.

May 2008

Nog and Jakeby Kevin Jaeger, Staff Writer • May 7th
It's time for Deep Space Nine players to do more than just protect their stuff. It's time to go on the offensive and start getting what they want. Kevin Jaeger talks about how Deep Space Nine decks are going to get nasty.

April 2008

Kes (Experienced Ocampa)by James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer • April 30th
During playtesting, Kes was known as Kes ("with better pic"). Does this version really look better than Kes (Curious Ocampa)? Find out here!

The Cost of Freedomby James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer • April 29th
Over 900,000,000 Cardassians paid with their lives for attempted freedom from the Dominion. Fortunately, you don’t need that many personnel in your deck to use The Cost of Freedom.

The Perils of Peacemakingby Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer • April 28th
You just hit your opponent with a Gomtuu Shock Wave? Add insult to injury with this new interrupt!

Meat Harvestby Kevin Jaeger, Staff Writer • April 22nd
"We are the Borg. You are not safe anywhere. We have adapted to your evasive strategies. You cannot hide. You will be assimilated."

The Conscience of the Kingby James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer • April 21st
Much like Overwhelmed or Tragic Turn, you’ll be building your whole dilemma pile around this one card.

Aid Legendary Civilizationby James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer • April 18th
Placing personnel under your deck after you complete a mission? That sounds like Survey New World - Mark II.

Portmaster Laurence T. Stoneby Kevin Jaeger, Staff Writer • April 18th
The Original Series gets its own bottom of the draw deck mechanic...and yes, it involves upgrading a personnel.

U.S.S. Enterprise-D (Salvaged Ship)by Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer • April 14th
“I now declare this ship to be a loss and open to claim according to the Ferengi Salvage Code.”

Playing to Loseby Charlie Plaine, Assistant Designer • April 11th
It's turn six, and your opponent has just completed his second mission. You're losing 65-0, and you couldn't be happier. Find out why, inside.

Debate Over Dinnerby Kevin Jaeger, Staff Writer • April 9th
With this new event from The Undiscovered Country, people are gonna start digging through their binder pages. An old strategy is about to find new life. "No it won't." "Yes it will." "No it won't." "Yes it will."

Once More Unto the Breachby James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer • April 8th"You have never experienced Shakespeare until you have read him in the original Klingon." - Chancellor Gorkon

Mixing Up the Matrixby Charlie Plaine, Assistant Designer • April 4th
How much do you really know about the use of skills on dilemmas? Be prepared for things to change in The Undiscovered Country.

Instigate Dissensionby Kevin Jaeger, Staff Writer • April 3rd
Are you ready for a potentially meta-changing dilemma? Kevin Jaeger discusses just such a card from The Undiscovered Country that might change the face of World Championship level play.